Galileo University

University in Guatemala City

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Galileo University
Location
7a. Avenue, Street Dr. Eduardo Suger Cofiño, Zone 10, Guatemala City, Guatemala
Information
Type	Private
Motto	La Revolución en la Educación
Opened	October 31, 2000 (2000-10-31)
Enrollment	45,000
Newspaper	[1]
Website	www.galileo.edu

Galileo University is a private university in Guatemala City.^[1] It was founded and authorized on October 31, 2000. Initially, it was the School of Computer Engineering (FISICC) of Universidad Francisco Marroquín. It stands out for its technological contribution in higher education in Guatemala.

History

The university was founded as a school of systems, IT (Information Technology) and computer science engineering at Universidad Francisco Marroquín. In 1977 the school created Santo Domingo foundation, which came to assist in the educational, technological, cultural, and artistic heritage of Guatemala. After 22 years, the foundation initiated procedures for the approval of a new university. It was authorized by the Superior Council of Private Education in October 31st, 2000 as a university. The name honors astronomer and mathematician Galileo Galilei.

Buildings

The university has three towers, each identified with the name of an astronomer. The first is called Galileo, the second Copernicus, and the third Kepler.

Schools

Galileo university has seven schools:

School of Systems, Information Technology and Computer Science Engineering (FISICC)
School of Science, Technology, and Industry (FACTI)
School of Education (FACED)
School of Communication Science (FACOM)
School of Sport Science and Technology (FACTEDE)
School of Biology, Chemistry, and Pharmacy (FABIQ)
School of Construction Engineering (FICON)
School of Health Science (FACISA)

Vocational schools

It has seven vocational schools:

Art School (ESA)
School of Continuing Education (ESEC)
School of Diplomacy and International Relations (ESDRI)
Technical School (ESTEC)
School of Public Image (ESIP)
School and Professional Development (ESDAP)

Institutes

It has six institutes:

Open Learning Institute (IDEA)
Institute for Security Studies (IES)
Research Institute for Earth Science and Astronomy (IICT)
Energy Resources Institute (IRE)
Institute of Family Studies (ICF)
Von Neumann Institute (IVN)

Galileo Educational System

Galileo Educational System (GES) is an online education platform, which serves to support courses and as the real environment of online courses at Galileo University. Is adapted by the university on the platform dotLRN, which is supported by its presence in many prestigious universities such as MIT, the University of Heidelberg or the UNED of Spain, among others. The platform is active 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Guarantee the import and export of course content, classroom materials, homework, tests, etc. And the administration of courses, qualifying and post notes, directly online. Students have the ability to respond tests, homework, projects, etc. Participate in discussion forums in courses, FAQs, view course materials, among others.